Chamtrul Rinpoche – How to Find Happiness in Everyday Life

We have been very honoured to, once again, have been asked to film part of Chamtrul Rinpoche’s UK Tour. He states on his website ‘bio’ (bodhicitta.org) “I try to the best of my ability to promote the view, meditation and conduct of non-violence, which is the indispensable source for the spread and enhancement of the inner peace of mind.” He adds that “Teaching is what I do in this life, wherever someone asks me to teach, I am there. Without discriminating against anybody based on their gender, race, creed and so forth, I wish them to enjoy excellent peace and harmony’.

Having had the pleasure of filming many of his teachings now, we feel this modest statement belies what we have seen. His gift at observing and adapting his approach in accordance with students’ temperaments, interests and capacities is indeed the key skill of a great teacher.It is such an understated and complex a skill, for not only does the teacher have to posses great compassion and empathy they also have to have such a nuanced understanding of their texts that they are able to seamlessly move and adapt their approach – in response to their students needs.
Born in Tibet, Chamtrul Rinpoche, Lobsang Gyatso is the 11th in a line of recognized reincarnations and the third to hold the same title, Chamtrul Rinpoche. From the age of 14, when he first entered Mardo Tashi Choling monastery in Eastern Tibet he has been studying. Initially under his root guru, the great dzogchen master, Naljor Yeshe Wangchuk Rinpoche he absorbed the great Dzogchen teachings and went on, for many years to study under his main root guru -H.H. Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche. After gaining a vast and deep knowledge of sutra and tantra the title of ‘Khenpo’ (we would know this as a doctorate, of Buddhist Philosophy) was bestowed on him. One might be forgiven that this would be enough to sit up and listen, when such a learned person speaks but no – Chamtrul Rinpoche has received all the cycles of teachnigs, empowerments and transmissions from more than 25 accomplished masters and scholars throughout India and Tibet.
The student…will not even be aware of this, for Chamtrul Rincpoche wears his immense knowledge and insight very lightly and appropriately. . As his official website, bodhicitta.org says they will just feel compassionately guided ‘towards inner peace and happiness’. Beyond humbling and inspiring to our work, as we can now share these teachings with you.
Our sincere gratitude, on behalf of our team and on behalf of all our viewers who follow his teachings.
FInding Happiness in Everyday Life – London Buddhist Vihara

Compassion and Emptiness – Buddhist Society, London (Links here)

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